A Qualitative Exploration of Barriers to, and Interventions to Improve, Chlamydia Retesting in England Using the Behavior Change Wheel

Lack of awareness and varied interpretations of retest present challenges to retesting. Interventions such as routine discussions, text reminders, opt-in self-sampling kits, and clear guidance could improve awareness and understanding, and streamline the process. Future strategies should be developed with stakeholders and patients and assessed for acceptability, practicability, effectiveness, affordability, side-effects, and equity to maximize their real-world implementation and public health impact.